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Zen Browser - an open-source AI web browser offering highly customizable features.

Zen Browser is an open-source browser based on the Firefox kernel, designed to enhance user productivity through efficient design and powerful features. Zen Browser optimizes the user experience for widescreen displays with its vertical tab layout and sidebar...

What is Zen Browser?

Zen Browser is an open-source browser based on the Firefox kernel, enhancing user productivity through its efficient design and powerful features. Zen Browser optimizes the experience for widescreen displays with its vertical tab and sidebar layout, supporting split-screen browsing and workspace isolation for convenient multitasking. Zen Browser offers highly customizable Zen Mods, allowing users to freely adjust the browser's appearance and behavior. Zen Browser is a great choice for users seeking efficiency, privacy, and a personalized experience.

Zen Browser's main functions

  • Vertical tabsThe tabs are arranged vertically in the sidebar, saving vertical space, improving browsing efficiency on widescreen monitors, and the sidebar can be automatically hidden to reduce interface clutter.
  • Split-screen browsingIt supports seamlessly joining two tabs for convenient multitasking.
  • Workspace FunctionsUsers can create multiple workspaces for different scenarios such as work, study, and entertainment, and improve efficiency by quickly switching between them to manage different tasks.
  • Deep customizationThrough the Zen Mods store, users can make extensive modifications to the browser's appearance and functionality, such as adjusting rounded corners and hiding the bottom bar, to meet their personalization needs.
  • Privacy protectionBased on the Firefox engine, it avoids Google's privacy tracking, supports ad blockers, and allows users to freely control their browsing experience.
  • Firefox account syncIt supports one-click migration of data such as bookmarks and passwords, reducing the cost of switching from other browsers to Zen Browser.

How to use Zen Browser

  • Download and InstallationVisit the Zen Browser GitHub repository https://github.com/zen-browser/desktop, and download the latest version installation package for your operating system from the "Releases" section.
  • Startup and SettingsAfter installation, launch Zen Browser and follow the prompts to complete the initial setup, such as selecting a language and importing bookmarks.
  • Use vertical tabsAfter opening the browser, the tabs are displayed in the left sidebar by default. Click the "+" sign to create a new tab, and the tabs will be automatically hidden when the mouse moves out of the sidebar.
  • Split-screen browsingOpen two tabs, right-click on one of the tabs and select "Split View". The two tabs will then be displayed side by side.
  • Workspace FunctionsTo create and name a workspace, click the "Workspaces" button in the top menu bar, drag tabs into the corresponding workspace, and click the workspace name at the top to switch workspaces.
  • Deep customization (Zen Mods)In the settings, find the "Zen Mods" option, select and install custom modules through the Zen Mods store, and adjust the browser's appearance and functionality.
  • Synchronization functionIn settings, find the "Firefox Sync" option, log in to your Firefox account, and sync your bookmarks, passwords, and other data.
  • Plugin installationOpen your browser's extension management page and search for and install plugins that support the Firefox engine.
  • Privacy settingsIn the settings menu, find the "Privacy" option and adjust privacy settings, such as enabling ad blocking and disabling tracking.

Zen Browser project address

  • Project official websitehttps://zen-browser.app/
  • GitHub repositoryhttps://github.com/zen-browser/desktop

Application scenarios of Zen Browser

  • MultitaskingUse the split-screen browsing function on a widescreen monitor to view and edit documents, code, or compare different web page contents simultaneously, improving work efficiency.
  • Switching between work and lifeThe workspace feature allows you to set up separate workspaces (such as Jira, Figma, and development documentation) and entertainment workspaces (such as Reddit and Bilibili) to quickly switch between different scenarios.
  • Privacy protectionBased on the Firefox engine, it avoids Google's privacy tracking and is suitable for users with high privacy requirements, such as professionals in the finance and legal industries.
  • Personalized customizationUsers can deeply customize the browser interface and functions to meet the personalized needs of different users, such as designers adjusting the interface style.
  • Development and Testing: Developer, testing webpage compatibility in Firefox environment, and using split-screen functionality to compare different code versions.
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